How to resolve AdBlock issue? Letters to the Editor Sept. 25
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- Published: Friday, 25 September 2020 09:19
Double subscriptions!
MICHAEL ESTWANIK, Ojai
A reader sent the following note with his subscription payment:
I am doing this after reading Laura's very well-written and convincing article about freedom of the press in last Friday’s issue (Sept. 18). And I convinced my roommate/friend to also subscribe, so we will now be getting two issues each week!
Letters to the Editor Sept. 18
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- Published: Friday, 18 September 2020 10:26
Responsibility, right to vote
TERESA CAMARILLO, Oak View
Now is the time for all of us to stand up and be participating Americans. It is no longer possible to sit back and believe someone else will make good decisions for us.
The key here is in the word “participating.” Webster defines this as “taking part in,” which does not allow for curiously observing or simply sharing in the results.
Letters to the Editor Sept. 11
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Housing, business key to Ojai success
BOB WARD, Ojai
It is time we stopped paying lip service to the importance of housing and begin implementing policies that actually encourage building new high-density housing within the Ojai city limits. New housing and more business development could greatly contribute to a thriving downtown, which is a key piece to our quality of life.
Letters to the Editor Sept. 4
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- Published: Friday, 04 September 2020 09:02
Thanks for the suggestion
Dr. HERB ROGOVE, Ojai
Re: Peggy Jordan’s Aug. 28 letter, “Question everything, do your own research”:
So, I followed Peggy Jordan's suggestion to question everything and do your own research and here's what I found. The American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, an organization I never heard of, has existed since 1943 and contains fewer than 5,000 from more than 1 million physicians in our country.
Letters to the Editor Aug. 28
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Decibel-level laws must be enforced
JAY NORTH, Ojai
Why is it that motorcyclists are allowed to speed up and down our streets and highways with no mufflers? Clearly, the noise upsets the residents, not to mention, dogs, cat and horses.
Letters to the Editor Aug. 21
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Vote for Shelly Griffen
ELIZABETH J. KARNES, Ojai
I am writing in support of Shelly Griffen for School Board, District 4. I am her mother and write, therefore, from the perspective of having closely watched the effort, care, concern and hard work she has given to this elected role for the past four years.
Letters to the Editor Aug. 14
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Ojai is unsafe for bicyclists, pedestrians
JOHN TRENT, Ojai
I read about the Aug. 7 fatal bicycle accident at the intersection of Cuyama Road and Del Norte. This is a tragedy to our community, and I send my condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Marion Weil. Being a father of two, with extended family in town, I can only imagine the devastating impact this has.
Letters to the Editor Aug. 7
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Excellent plan
WENDELL H. JONES, Ojai
The city of Ojai is very fortunate to have our current school superintendent, Tiffany Morse, Ph.D.
I spent 40 years working for three school districts in Southern California as a teacher and counselor, as well as having two children in public schools.
Letters to the Editor July 31
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Poisoning gophers is dangerous
KAREN BIRBECK, Ojai
Recently, on our morning walks, we found two poisoned gophers (one dead, and one dying). As stated on the instructions, death may take up to two weeks. Meanwhile, they are running around and could poison any other animal who might use them as a food source either before they die or after.
We are very concerned for everyone’s cats, and dogs, as well as our owls, hawks, and wildlife.
Letters to the Editor July 24
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Support Maricopa Hwy. lane-reduction plan
MICHAEL J. SHAPIRO, Ojai
If you live in the city of Ojai, you may have received a flier from the “Save Maricopa Highway” people.
Do they not realize that the improved safety of the new Maricopa Highway lane-reduction plan with protected bikeways, a sidewalk in front of the Ben Franklin parking lot, plus additional beautification plans, will ultimately save lives?
Letters to the Editor July 17
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- Published: Friday, 17 July 2020 11:11
Reopen schools
HIRAM HOOPER, Ojai
I am a rising eighth-grader at Matilija Middle School. I am writing about the possibility of reopening schools. I think we need to reopen schools on Aug. 19. I think we need to do this to keep our friendships going and to allow for social development among younger people. I can see that the reopening of schools may be difficult due to the COVID-19 virus. However, I think the pros outweigh the cons, especially if masks are strictly enforced while on campus.